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Brown critic 'ends hostilities'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:36:55 GMT

One of Gordon Brown's leading critics, backbench MP George Howarth, says his campaign for a Labour leadership contest is over.

EU moves to reassure savers

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:33:38 GMT

European Union finance ministers agree to increase the guarantee for customers' bank savings to at least 50,000 euros.

2012 to be 'cosier' than Beijing

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:29:05 GMT

Boris Johnson says the London 2012 Olympics will deliver a better spectator experience than Beijing for half the money.

Lib Dem EU rebels win back jobs

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:23:03 GMT

Three Lib Dem MPs who quit the front bench over the EU referendum have won back jobs in a minor reshuffle.

Smith orders police race review

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:55:46 GMT

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announces a nationwide assessment of ethnic minorities in the police.

Euro MPs stick to climate targets

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:36:30 GMT

Euro MPs refuse to dilute emissions targets, despite pressure to protect industry in the economic downturn.

By-elections 'happen too quickly'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:34:47 GMT

The speed with which by-elections happen could be preventing voters from taking part, a report says.

UK 'needs tougher climate target'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:24:21 GMT

The UK's official climate advisers say an 80% emissions cut by 2050 should include international aviation and shipping.

Markets need morals, says Brown

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:44:58 GMT

Gordon Brown says markets must abide by a system of "morals", including responsible risk-taking and a work ethic.

Glenrothes by-election date set

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:44:04 GMT

The Glenrothes by-election - caused by the death of the previous MP - is to take place on 6 November.

What message was John Prescott trying to give to SNP activists?

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:28:06 GMT

The former deputy prime minister is caught on camera giving a two-fingered salute to SNP activists.

Job security

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:20:13 GMT

PM appears to have seen off rebels. How did he do it?

End of an era

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:31:46 GMT

Mike Baker's take on the moving of Lord Adonis

Nick Robinson

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:29:56 GMT

42 days is dead - defeat by three figure margin?

Northern soul

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:02:00 GMT

The music minister on his heroes and his plans

Martha's week

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:33:16 GMT

I detect Alastair Campbell's hand in Mandelson move

Mardell's Europe

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:49:01 GMT

Mandelson's cabinet return stuns Brussels too

Clark made shadow energy minister

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:08:53 GMT

Tory leader David Cameron appoints Greg Clark as shadow energy and climate secretary, in a Conservative reshuffle.

Kidney op Mandelson back at work

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:22:39 GMT

Peter Mandelson was back at work as the new business secretary hours after having a kidney stone removed, his office said.

MPs' concerns at Diploma options

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:21:12 GMT

England's new Diplomas offer a commendable way forward but people still need to be convinced of their credibility, MPs say.

Academy fears on Adonis reshuffle

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:31:55 GMT

Opposition parties claim that the removal of Lord Adonis as schools minister will undermine the future of academies.

PM 'warned not to force 42 days'

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:19:36 GMT

No 10 says it will push ahead with its plan for 42-day detention, as ministers warn Gordon Brown not to use the Parliament Act.

Lower drink-drive limit rejected

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:48:49 GMT

The government decides against lowering the legal limit for alcohol in a driver's blood despite suggestions it would save lives.

Sex laws are 'unfair to teachers'

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:35:20 GMT

Teachers should not be prosecuted for having affairs with their sixth-form pupils, a union leader says.

No job for Cruddas in reshuffle

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:27:08 GMT

Gordon Brown completes his ministerial reshuffle and there is no job for prominent backbencher Jon Cruddas.

Government facing fuel court case

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:04:46 GMT

Charities are taking the government to court because they say not enough is being done to tackle fuel poverty.

Darling pledges more bank action

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:44:32 GMT

Alistair Darling says he is willing to take "some pretty big steps" to stabilise the banking system, amid fears of more bank failures.

Blair advised Mandelson on return

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:37:47 GMT

Peter Mandelson reveals he consulted Tony Blair before accepting a job in Gordon Brown's cabinet.

'No precedent set' over Blair row

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:36:41 GMT

London Mayor Boris Johnson denies a precedent has been set by the resignation of Met commissioner Sir Ian Blair.

Brown continues cabinet reshuffle

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:15:48 GMT

Gordon Brown is completing his ministerial reshuffle, after bringing Peter Mandelson back into the cabinet.

Bank aid may be needed - Cameron

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:12:27 GMT

Further state support may be needed to help bolster the UK's fragile banking system, David Cameron says.

McConnell post averts by-election

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:56:17 GMT

Jack McConnell is appointed to a diplomatic post, a move which gets Labour out of a potentially challenging by-election.

Scotland hit by rail staff strike

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:25:21 GMT

Rail disruption hits Scottish commuters as signal workers walk out in the first of two 24-hour strikes.

Brian Taylor's political blog

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:42:44 GMT

Dummy puff/betsan blog

Boost for NI housing co-ownership

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:01:12 GMT

A funding boost for housing co-ownership will get hundreds more people onto the property ladder, says the housing minister.

Mark Devenport's political blog

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:52:05 GMT

Dummy puff/betsan blog

Inflation bites into Wales' £15bn

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:39:15 GMT

The rising cost of living gives ministers a headache as they budget for next year.

Betsan Powys' political blog

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:40:08 GMT

Dummy puff/betsan blog

In full: Shadow cabinet

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:12:03 GMT

Lib Dem front bench guide

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:38:07 GMT

A guide to the key members of the Liberal Democrat front bench team.

A-Z of Parliament

Wed, 11 May 2005 10:56:32 GMT

Inside Europe

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 14:56:27 GMT

Political websites

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:23:54 GMT

Links to parties and other useful websites covering UK politics.

Guide to Parliament

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:03:56 GMT

What is Parliament for and how does it work?

In depth: The Blair Years

Fri, 11 May 2007 10:51:26 GMT

Full coverage of The Blair Years

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